Quantitative Analyst, Power & Gas

Gunvor Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading company in London is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join their Structuring and Valuation team. The role involves developing valuation models for complex trades, validating model assumptions, and providing analytical insights to support trading strategies. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience and a degree in a quantitative discipline. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to trading and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst.
• Strong understanding of probability, statistics, and numerical analysis.
• Experience modelling energy assets and knowledge of European energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop valuation models for complex trades.
• Work closely with Trading to validate model assumptions.
• Provide clear intuition and explanation of model outputs.
• Generate trade ideas and assist in deal structuring.
• Perform ad-hoc market analysis to support business decisions.

Skills

Valuation models

Probability and statistics

Stochastic calculus

Option pricing theory

Programming in Python

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in a highly quantitative discipline

Job description

Quantitative Analyst, Power & Gas page is loaded## Quantitative Analyst, Power & Gaslocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102400**Job Title:**Quantitative Analyst, Power & Gas**Contract Type:******Time Type:****Full time**Job Description:**To support the continued growth in complex transactions executed by our Power and Gas trading desks, we are looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our Structuring and Valuation team in London.**Key Responsibilities*** Develop valuation models for complex trades.* Work closely with Trading to validate model assumptions and ensure their appropriateness.* Understand and communicate model limitations and associated risks.* Provide clear intuition and explanation of model outputs.* Offer analytical insights to support trading strategies and asset optimisation.* Generate trade ideas and assist in deal structuring.* Support Origination and investment decision-making processes.* Contribute to the team’s pricing library by producing clean, high-quality code.* Perform ad-hoc market analysis to support business decisions.* Develop reports and visualisation tools for enhanced data interpretation.**Key Requirements*** 3–5 years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst.* Degree in a highly quantitative discipline (PhD preferred).* Strong understanding of probability, statistics, stochastic calculus, option pricing theory, and numerical analysis.* Solid programming experience, ideally in Python.* Knowledge of European energy markets.* Experience modelling energy assets, including renewables and weather derivatives.* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex mathematical concepts clearly.* Team-oriented mindset with a high degree of autonomy and self-motivation.* Fluency in English is required.If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!***Our people make all the difference in our success.***